1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Using Outreach to Increase Access

2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas What is outreach? It could include-- Providing new needles and bleach in an area frequented by intravenous drug users. Bringing a mammography van into a rural area without a hospital. Demonstrating correct child car seat installation at a busy discount store on the weekend. Handing out coupons for condoms at a coffee shop that is popular with teens. Training individuals to provide health education in their own communities.

3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas When is outreach needed? Outreach to increase access for users (enhance a person's ability to use, acquire or employ your healthy service, product, or practice). Outreach to expand peoples' willingness to use your service or product. Outreach to increase awareness of your service or product among potential users or those who will refer them.

4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas What are some common methods of outreach? Outreach to deliver healthy services or products. Outreach to educate or inform the target population, or those who interact with the target population (often using community health advisors). Outreach to establish beneficial connections between people and organizations. A combination of outreach efforts to deliver services, enhance skills and knowledge, and raise awareness.

5. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas How do you implement effective outreach? Determine the purpose and methods of outreach for your initiative. Determine staffing needs. Choose physical space carefully. Plan your services or activities. Consider potential partners. Expand your outreach gradually. Make the most of your outreach.